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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1912
Page
4
Readers of the Ramrodders in the Sewrixer will be disappointed this week as a publishing mix up from Owaha sent an unrelated serial in the ready prints. The publisher has been notified and the missing chapters will be mailed to subscribers when received.
Weather notes report Globe Arizona records no January rain for over four decades prompting cattlemen to warn of a poor season. The Atlanta Georgian sale to R Hearst boosts Wilson endorsements. Eight miners injured in a cage accident at Electric coal mine. cage plunged 200 feet. Gev A Torry of International Banking sentenced for $15,000 theft but given probation. Congress debates savings and steel costs with estimates of large deficits. A string of tragedies across the East includes a ship fire, lynching, large city fire, an ice-bridge death, and drownings in the Choptank river and Niagara area.
Under new election laws amended by the Inez Legislature any person may become a candidate for spy office by paying 25 dollars to have his petition filed with the County Clerk and placed on the primary ballot. The Goldfield Tribune notes a potentially oversized ballot, but authorities expect a simpler form and cost savings for the county.
Washoe County revenues presented by Treasurer D B Boyd cover 43 years. The 1870 revenue stood at 982 041 62 dollars and has risen steadily, reaching 1 716 69 dollars in the latest year. The Treasurer has overseen this growth throughout the period.
A list of new Nevada statutes outlines harsh penalties for habitual criminality including third felony or petty larceny convictions, penalties for refusing to testify, homicide stumps for noncompliance, and strict rules on animal violence, white slave trade, gambling, tobacco sales to minors, meat and milk labeling, chicken fighting bans, and road maintenance fines. The measures expand state power with prison terms, fines, and defined offenses across multiple domains.
Records show multiple notices of location for mines in Eureka County including the Queen mine near P Carletti's ranch, the Summer Tyde and Summer No 1 mines in Eureka and Horeke districts. Transfers include Scott ranch land in Diamond Valley and Buckhorn mining district deeds with various parties and nominal consideration.
In Nevada and Colorado circles miner Serape at National John Oole is fatally shot Sunday by former Deputy Constable Jack McKinney after a long dispute over a dam. The trouble escalated when Otis, after two prior attempts at mediation, again faced McKinney in a saloon and street confrontation. McKinney fired four shots, all hitting their mark, ending the dispute as Oris fired first.
The Nevada Industry Agriculture Irrigation Commission expands advertising to attract buyers for land sales. The commission answers hundreds of inquiries nationwide and publishes papers to connect land sellers with prospective purchasers. Weather barometer notes indicate fair conditions.
Senator Newlands proposes to let the Interior Secretary fence six sections in White Pine County Nevada to protect what are described as quagmires. The land near the White Pine range is rich grazing ground with public roads nearby and several farms in the vicinity. Critics note a history of sensational rumors about White Sage valley while land records show fertile royal soil and valuable range potential.
Irving MacDonald brother of the late Malcolm MacDonald sent a large mineral collection to the Mackay School of Mines at the University of Nevada. The collection spans specimens from major mining camps and other states, gathered shortly before Malcolm MacDonald’s death.
A model farm near Los Angeles under Warren J Anson will test electric irrigation using six inch cement tiles and underground pipes. The system uses static electricity to draw moisture from the air and distribute it to crops, reducing water rights costs, ditches, and labor while boosting early yields and fruit tree growth. Government tests near El Paso reportedly confirmed earlier crop improvements.
The Goldfield Tribune reports ICE relief in Nevada remains highly profitable despite state taxation. It cites receipts of 965 681 40 with service costs 29 568 50, while Western Union shows 90 995 69 in expenses against 925 412 05 receipts in Nevada.
The annual measurement of the Western Pacific Railroad under Nevada law reports for the year ending 1911. Expenditures for railroad construction in Nevada amount to 59707.98 dollars. Property purchases in Nevada total 11366.64 dollars. Nevada revenue collected equals 1784401.80 dollars. Operating expenses in Nevada total 1408666.11 dollars. Track miles laid in Nevada are 1.3.
The wool market is steadily advancing with sales reported in Salt Lake at 17 and 16 cents per pound.
Limited black and white prints of Barekarmlalog district and adjoining areas including Windfall and Secret Canyon mining district are available. Price per copy is six dollars with six extra postage by mail. legal notices for sale of the Sewrixe included.
Carson City Nevada February 6 Governor Oddie says he likely will call a special session in early March to relieve the states finances and pay accumulated debts. Plans include a possible 200000 bond issue to cover deficits, with the school fund backing. The session may also address changes to divorce residence requirements.
County commissioners approved allocations to listed individuals with specified sums. The record names Onoenee and others, outlining approved payments and amounts in the official tally.
Suffrage in Nevada notes suffrage advocate Martin of the Nevada Equal Franchise Society spoke at the University Assembly at Reno on February 2. The talk urged militant action by Pankhurst followers against decades of British opposition and announced an upcoming address by Rev. Charles Aked in Reno on Lincoln Day under the same society.
A man and wife seek long term steady employment on a sheep ranch. He has several years of experience in stock work and they request a family friendly post. Mrs Lange is an accomplished first rate cook. Address A J Lange 716 Union Street Seattle Washington.
Notice to W J Montague of forfeiture due to nonpayment of required assessment for Salt Lande No 1 and Salt Lode No 2 mining claims in Buckburn Mining District Eureka County Nevada. Payment of 831,864 due within 90 days. failure risks transfer of stakes to subscribers per section 2324. first publication Feb 10 1912. last publication May 1 1912.
A dividend notice states the Third Judicial Court of Nevara orders a five percent dividend for depositors in Bo reka County. The Receiver of Kureks County Hawk will pay on Thursday January 25, 1919 at 10 o clock. Checks mailed to depositors in Eureka. Depositors in Bureks town urged to call at the Receiver Spencer Reynolds office in Larks Nevaia for dividend details.
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